September 26, 2025

Registration is now available for Professional Development Day! Join Staff Council on Oct. 16 for a morning of professional development designed to help faculty and staff build skills, share ideas and learn from one another in a peer-to-peer environment.

Professional Development Day will kick off with a Breakfast Keynote and Connect session — a great opportunity to enjoy a meal together, hear from our keynote speaker and connect with colleagues.

Breakfast is free, but registration is required to attend. Please reserve your spot on our event page!

Following breakfast, you can choose from a variety of sessions led by Michigan Tech faculty and staff. A sample of the session topics includes:

• "How to Boost Productivity Using Kanban Boards"
• "Burnout, Boundaries, and Self-Care"
• "Using Canvas for Office and Department Training"

Check out the full list of presentations and the keynote, and register for sessions you would like to attend. All staff and faculty are welcome! Seating is first-come, first-served, so we recommend registering soon.

As a reminder, union-represented employees are entitled to release time for professional development activities, including staff recognition programs deemed relevant by the University. Employees should work with their supervisors to ensure coverage during their absence. Supervisors may contact Human Resources for guidance on eligibility and the process for granting this release time.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Meemic Insurance for sponsoring our breakfast session. Their generous support helps us bring the Michigan Tech community together to share ideas, connect and start the day with inspiration. We truly appreciate their commitment to making this event possible!

If you have any questions about Professional Development Day, please email staffcouncil@mtu.edu.

The Marine Research Assets Facility (MRAF) will host a facility forum from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Great Lakes Research Center. University researchers are encouraged to attend.

Join MRAF staff and other researchers from across campus for lunch and brief presentations illustrating how the facility, its staff, and its extensive catalog of marine assets are supporting their research. Take this opportunity to share your needs and challenges with our staff to help steer and prioritize future acquisitions and expand our support capabilities.

MRAF technical staff will be available to discuss how they can help researchers with project scoping, proposal development, budget estimates, field efforts, data analysis and reporting. Afterward, tour the MRAF facilities, including: 

• Marine Engineering Laboratory
• Boathouse and collection of research and survey vessels
• Autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUV/ASV)
• Remotely operated vehicles (ROV)
• Side-scan sonar systems
• Extensive inventory of sampling and support equipment

Lunch will be provided. Please submit your RSVP and direct any questions to Jamey Anderson.

Last call for students to register for the two student competitions taking place as part of the 2025 Computing [MTU] Showcase! Scholarship prizes will be awarded. The registration deadline for both events is Monday, Sept. 29, at 11:59 p.m.

Student Hackathon Competition
Training: Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Rekhi G009
Competition: Thursday, Oct. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom
Sign Up to Hack

We will be hosting a hackathon competition during Days 1 and 2 of the showcase. This is the first event of its kind in the showcase. Students will work as teams to hack various systems of a robot car as quickly as possible. The first day will be a training session to establish the basics needed to contribute to one’s team in the competition, lowering the bar of cybersecurity familiarity needed to participate in the competition. We welcome all levels of cybersecurity familiarity to sign up to participate. Winning teams will receive scholarship prizes. All participants will receive a gift card and be entered into a raffle.

Student Poster Competition
Competition: Friday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom
Enter Your Poster

This will be the fifth poster competition hosted as part of the showcase. Posters will be judged by faculty members on their background, hypothesis, relevance, conclusions, organization, having clear and linked methods, and each student's oral presentation. Scholarship prizes will be awarded to the top three posters in the graduate and undergraduate categories.

Michigan Technological University's Board of Trustees will meet on Oct. 10 from 9-11 a.m. in Memorial Union Ballroom B, and public attendance is welcome.

Members of the public are invited to make public comments to the board in accordance with Board of Trustees Bylaw 1.14. Those who wish to address items in the agenda, and who have filed their intent with the secretary of the board as required by Bylaw 1.14, will be limited to five minutes. Those addressing general topics are limited to three minutes.

If you wish to provide public comments to the Board of Trustees, please submit your intent to Sarah Schulte, secretary to the Board of Trustees, at shschult@mtu.edu. The deadline to submit your intent is next Friday, Oct. 3.

Students for Sustainability, in partnership with the Memorial Union, is hosting a Clothing Swap to support Michigan Tech students and the Husky Closet, which provides free clothing to those in need.

We are collecting new or gently worn items* such as jeans, sweatshirts, sweaters, shirts, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, professional clothing, shoes, boots, skirts and shorts. Collection begins on Monday, Sept. 29, and runs through next Sunday, Oct. 5.

*Please note: We cannot accept undergarments, pajamas or swimsuits.

Donation bins are located in the Memorial Union Building near the Campus Store, at University Images in the SDC, at the Van Pelt and Opie Library just inside the 24-hour door, and in the East Hall Lobby, Wadsworth Hall Lobby, McNair Hall Lobby and Douglass Houghton Hall Connector Space.

The Clothing Swap will be held on Oct. 7 and 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the MUB Commons.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this event a success. Your donations will help students refresh their wardrobes sustainably while ensuring essentials are available to those who need them.

Biskaabiiyaang Collective would like to invite you to observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30. We will meet on Walker Lawn at 6 p.m. for a short vigil to recognize the victims, survivors and intergenerational trauma caused by the Indian boarding school system across the U.S. and Canada. We will then walk to the Michigan Tech Writing Center (Walker 107) to watch a movie about the history surrounding boarding schools. 

We will provide snacks and refreshments during the movie. Please wear your orange shirts and bring a candle and/or your traditional medicines.

The Biskaabiiyaang Collective is also seeking new members! Meetings are on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Annex Lounge. Please email us at aises@mtu.edu to ask questions or request directions.

Three Minute Thesis or 3MT is an international competition developed by the University of Queensland Australia. Graduate Student Government (GSG) at Michigan Tech hosts an annual competition every fall, and the winner will present at the regional levels of the competition.

Michigan Tech's 2025 3MT competition will be held on Nov. 4 in the MUB Ballroom. The schedule will be available one week prior to the event. For more information on the competition, please see GSG's Three Minute Thesis page or send an email to gsg-research@mtu.edu.

Register for Three Minute Thesis.

The deadline for registration is Oct. 27.

You're invited to an artist reception hosted by the Michigan Tech Art Series for "Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World." The reception is tonight, Sept. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the Rozsa Art Galleries.

Come marvel at the microscopic! The Art Galleries at MTU’s Rozsa Center are proudly hosting a juried exhibition of photographs taken by the Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope during its residency at Michigan Tech. Titled "Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World," this exhibition is truly collaborative and emphasizes how powerful the relationship between science and the arts can be.

Join artists and Rozsa Art Galleries Director Terri Frew from 5-7 p.m. this evening for the gallery reception for "Nanowonder" in the Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space. Enjoy refreshments and hear the artists speak about their vision and inspiration for this exhibition.

See beyond the surface of your stuff for free! The Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope will be on location at the Rozsa Art Gallery A-Space for this event. All are welcome to bring a small (approximately 1-by-1 inch), dry, flat sample to be scanned by the microscope technicians.

Support for this event provided by Hitachi, MTU Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL), A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, MTU Department of Visual and Performing Arts, MTU Department of Biomedical Engineering, MTU Department of Materials Science and Engineering and MTU College of Sciences and Arts.

Next week, join the Department of Humanities and the College of Sciences and Arts in welcoming Stuart Kendall for a series of presentations, class visits and scholarly discussions centered around interdisciplinary study and research.

Kendall will present a keynote talk next Friday, Oct. 3, in the U. J. Noblet Forestry Atrium titled "What Are Humans For?" The talk will focus on the present and future of interdisciplinary study, examining the strategies of several exemplary interdisciplinary thinkers. This public talk is free and open to all.

Ahead of this presentation, keep an eye out for several events on Thursday, Oct. 2:

• Kendall will be joined by Ian Bogost, a guest of the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems, for a scholar lunch discussion around interdisciplinarity and scholarship at 12:15 p.m. in the Library East Reading Room.

• At 3 p.m., Kendall will present "We Scholars," a talk which will discuss centering the human in interdisciplinary study and research. We invite graduate students and faculty from across campus to attend this presentation, which will be held in the U. J. Noblet Forestry Building Atrium.

• At 5 p.m., Bogost will present his keynote talk, titled "Idle Hands: How Windows Solitaire Invented Contemporary Computing."

Read Kendall's keynote abstract and bio on the Humanities News blog.

Robert Nemiroff (Physics) was quoted by New Scientist and Space Weekly in stories about astronomical “superluminal illusions,” phenomena that appear to move faster than light. Nemiroff explained how these effects, though optical illusions, can provide new insights into cosmic events such as gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars and black hole jets.

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The Daily Mining Gazette quoted Cody Kangas (CServ); undergraduate students Joseph Huggard (mechanical engineering) and Anna Steenwyk (electrical engineering); graduate student Alan Larson (physics); and Michigan Tech alum Jason Biehl ’84 (B.S. Metallurgical Engineering) in coverage of Michigan Tech’s Fall Career Fair.

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The Keweenaw Report featured Michigan Tech Nordic ski coaches Kristen and Tom Monahan Smith (both ATH) in a story about their record-setting run on Isle Royale’s Greenstone Ridge Trail. Kristen Monahan Smith set the women’s fastest known time on the 40.6-mile route at 8 hours, 4 minutes, while Tom Monahan Smith recorded the second-fastest men’s time.

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Rocking Robots and Digital Journal mentioned Michigan Tech in stories about robot theater, an after-school program that combines performance and robotics to teach children about technology and ethics. The program was conceptualized in 2015 by Myounghoon “Philart” Jeon while he was attending MTU.

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MLive, WLUC TV6 and My UP Now mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of court proceedings following vandalism of the Sept. 11 memorial on Walker Lawn organized by the University’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter.

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Grand Valley State University mentioned Michigan Tech as a partner in a $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to GVSU’s Annis Water Resources Institute to advance Great Lakes research.

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The Big Rapids Pioneer and five regional outlets mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Tech was ranked No. 158 among national universities and No. 84 among top public schools.

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PR Newswire and five national news outlets mentioned Michigan Tech in stories about the appointment of Norman Kapala ’96 (B.S. Mechanical Engineering) as Consumers Energy’s vice president of grid operations restoration and work management.

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Magnetics Business & Technology mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about Brian Prodin (B.S. Electrical Engineering) being named chief operations officer at Arnold Magnetic Technologies.

Michigan Tech Apps Downtime on Sunday

A production system maintenance window is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During that time, Apps.mtu.edu will be unavailable.

If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Email IT or call 906-487-1111.

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Banweb Payroll Functions Have Moved to Experience

As Michigan Tech IT recently announced, the University is transitioning from Banner 8 to 9. As of Monday, Sept. 22, all Banweb Self Service functions have moved to Experience.

For employees and supervisors, this change brings a new Payroll Card inside Experience that provides direct links to the payroll functions you use most often:

• Timesheet Entry — Complete and submit your time reporting.
• Timesheet Approval — Supervisors can review and approve employee time.
• Direct Deposit Updates — Manage your banking information securely.
• Tax Forms — Access your W-2 and other payroll-related tax documents.

Transition Timeline for Payroll:

• Bi-Weekly 20 (Timesheets Due Sept. 29) — Banweb payroll functions will no longer be available. All timesheet entry, approvals and payroll-related updates must be completed in Experience.

By centralizing these tools into one easy-to-find card, Experience makes navigating payroll tasks faster and more intuitive.

Resources:

• Experience Knowledge Base Article – Learn how to use Experience
• Payroll Knowledge Base Resources – Coming soon, with screenshots and step-by-step guides for payroll tasks.

If you have payroll-specific questions, please contact Payroll Services at payroll@mtu.edu. For technical support with Experience, email IT or call 906-487-1111.

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ACSHF Forum with Jason Harman

The Department of Psychology and Human Factors will host Jason Harman at the next Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors (ACSHF) Forum, being held on Monday, Sept. 29, from 3-4 p.m. in the M&M Third Floor Coworking Space.

Harman is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Human Factors and will present "ATOM: Adaptive Taxonomic Modeling of Variability in Judgment and Decision Making."

Harman will be discussing the multi-university research initiative recently funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research. While biases (systematic predictable errors) in judgment and decision-making have been the subject of considerable study, variability in human judgment and decision-making has only received piecemeal attention and, thus, there is a lack of a strong empirical and theoretical understanding of it. The objective of ATOM (Adaptive Taxonomic Modeling of Variability in Judgment and Decision Making) is to create an empirically validated taxonomy of decision variability that will guide the identification, modeling and manipulation of variability across settings and use cases. Harman will outline the theoretical approach of the ATOM project and present early experimental findings.

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ChE Seminar Series with Rebecca Bates

Rebecca Bates will present as part of the Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) Seminar Series today, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in person in Chem Sci 211 and virtually via Zoom.

Join the ChE Seminar on Zoom.

Bates will present "Applying the Engineering Mindset Report to Improve Chemical Engineering Education."

Read Bates' abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar.

Bates is a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is hosted by Adrienne Minerick.

This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program, which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.

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CFRES Friday Seminar Series Speaker: Carl Trettin

Please join the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) for our Friday seminar series today, Sept. 26, from 3-4 p.m. in Noblet 144, followed by a social in the Forestry Atrium.

Carl Trettin, recently retired as team leader for the U.S. Forest Service Center for Forested Wetlands Research in South Carolina, will present an overview of mangrove ecosystems and demonstrate the development and application of an objective assessment framework to measure above- and below-ground carbon stocks, focusing on the two largest deltaic river systems in east Africa.

Trettin's presentation is titled "Integrating Forest Sciences to Objectively Assess Carbon Stocks in Blue Forests."

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MSE Seminar with Jason D. Nicholas

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is hosting a seminar presented by Jason D. Nicholas, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, Michigan State University, at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 26, in M&M 610.

Nicholas' presentation is titled "Microstructural and Materials Engineering for Improved Solid Oxide Cells."

From the abstract:
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) have the highest energy densities and highest demonstrated efficiencies of any chemical-to-electrical energy conversion technology. They also have the ability to produce electricity from a variety of fuels (hydrogen, natural gas, gasoline, biofuels, etc.) without the need for external reformers or precious metal catalysts. As such, they provide a realistic means to transition from today’s fossil-fuel-powered-economy to tomorrow’s hydrogen- or bio-fuel-powered economy. In addition, SOFCs can be operated in reverse, as Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs), to store energy and/or produce chemicals. For these reasons, Solid Oxide Cells (SOCs) have been used to produce oxygen on Mars for NASA, power unmanned aerial vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense, and reinforce mission-critical datacenters for Microsoft. Unfortunately, despite being invented in the 1930’s, SOCs remain a niche technology. Hence, this talk will summarize recent Nicholas-Group advances in brazes, catalysts, and electrode design highlighting how appropriate materials selection and/or microstructural tailoring at the micro-, nano- and/or atomic-scales can be used to help commercialize SOC technology through the realization of reduced SOC fabrication costs, reduced SOC operating temperatures and/or reduced SOC degradation rates.

Nicholas is an associate professor in the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Michigan State University (MSU). His group is dedicated to developing new and improved materials, processing routes, characterization techniques and devices to better understand and preserve the Earth. Presently his group focused on a) high-performance SOC electrodes, b) mechano-electro-chemical coupling in electro-chemically active solids, c) SOC seals/circuits/current collectors, and d) thin films for geologic and technological applications.

Nicholas earned a B.S. in Geoscience, with honors, from Franklin & Marshall College in 2000, an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California Berkeley in 2007. After a postdoc position at Northwestern University, he joined the faculty at MSU in 2010. His innovative teaching and research have earned him a MSU Withrow Teaching Award and a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.

Nicholas has also served as the lead organizer for a NSF-sponsored “Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Promise, Progress, and Priorities” workshop; the inaugural organizer of an annual MSU Girl Scout Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Demo Day; and the guest editor for a Journal of the Electrochemical Society focus issue on mechano-electro-chemical coupling. Find updates on his work at the Nicholas Group Materials Laboratory website.

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Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Friday, September 26, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT For centuries, humanity has been fascinated with the microscopic world. Through advancements in technology, visually investigating this hidden landscape has become increasingly possible. One of these devices, the Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope, allows us to see the microscopic surface of things more clearly than ever before. The Art Galleries at MTU’s Rozsa Center are proudly hosting a juried exhibition of photographs taken by the Hitachi SEM during its residency at Michigan Tech. Titled Nanowonder, this exhibition is truly collaborative and emphasizes how powerful the relationship between science and the arts can be. See beyond the surface of your stuff for free! The Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope will be on location at the gallery reception on Friday September 26, 5-7pm. The reception is free, open to all, and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to bring a small (approx 1"x1"), dry, flat sample to be scanned by the microscope technicians. Support for this event provided by Hitachi, ACMAL (Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory) at Michigan Tech, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department, Michigan Tech Biomedical Engineering Department, Michigan Tech Materials Science and Engineering Department, and Michigan Tech College of Sciences and Arts. Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | September 12-November 7, 2025 RECEPTION | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE | none Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more. Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Art Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Presenter Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community. Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events. Related Events Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries September 12-November 7, 2025 Reception | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries November 21-December 2, 2025 Reception | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Through the Quiet Hours: Night Sky Photography Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 16-23, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Women's Rights are Human Rights Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 30-March 28, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Beyond the Frame: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries April 10-14, 2026 Reception | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Art Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​ Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events Personal Responsibility Statement Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event. Views Expressed Statement The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Applying the Engineering Mindset Report to Improve Chemical Engineering Education

Friday, September 26, 10 a.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 211

Chemical Engineering Seminar Dr. Rebecca Bates Professor Minnesota State University, Mankato This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program, which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative. Abstract The Engineering Mindset Report was published in 2024 and a Blueprint for Change to enact the report’s recommendations is being published in 2025. The six key recommendations from the report include specific points that can be used by departments, programs, and individual faculty to increase access to bachelor’s degrees and better prepare graduates for the flexible and creative problem solving and systems thinking that will be required to address societal challenges in their careers. This interactive talk will be an opportunity for department members to learn about the recommendations and their motivation as well as discuss ways to implement the recommendations. Members are either already doing some of the innovations that have been recommended or may be interested in finding ways to do so. This talk will connect faculty, staff and students with a member of the writing team to help engage the community with ways to be part of the mindset movement. For more information, visit the Engineering Mindset Report and the Blueprint for Change website. Bio Becky Bates is one of the lead authors of both the Engineering Mindset Report and the accompanying Blueprint for Change. She was the founding chair of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato, home of Iron Range Engineering (IRE) and Twin Cities Engineering (TCE). IRE is a co-op-based/workbased program and TCE is a project-based program. Both programs focus on upper-division coursework with most students transferring from community colleges around the nation. Dr. Bates is the chair of the Ethics Committee for the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a past chair of the ASEE Commission on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and has been a program officer for the National Science Foundation.

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MathSci Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Karlee Westrem, Appalachian State University

Friday, September 26, 1:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m. | Rekhi Hall, G005

* This talk is intended for faculty, researchers, and students interested in combinatorics and related fields such as physics, computer science, engineering, etc. Title: New identities in the character table of symmetric groups Abstract: Amdeberhan proposed equalities of $\Sigma_n$ characters sums over a new set called $Ev(\lambda)$. When investigating the alternating sum of characters for $Ev(\lambda)$ written in terms of the inner product of Schur functions and power sum symmetric functions, we found an equality between the alternating sum of power sum symmetric polynomials and a product of monomial symmetric polynomials. We have also discovered new equalities between sums of degrees of irreducible characters for the symmetric group and a new combinatorial interpretation for the Riordan numbers in terms of degrees of irreducible characters labeled by partitions with three parts of the same parity. This is the first, to our knowledge, theorem about degrees of symmetric group characters with parity conditions imposed on the partitions indexing the characters.This is joint work with David Hemmer and Armin Straub. Bio: Dr. Karlee Westrem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University. She received a PhD in Mathematical Sciences from Michigan Technological University (Advisor: Dr. David Hemmer), a MS in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a BS in Mathematics from the University of North Dakota. Dr. Westrem's research focuses on combinatorial representation theory.

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CFRES Seminar - Dr. Carl C. Trettin

Friday, September 26, 3 p.m.–3 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, 144

Please join the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) for our Friday seminar series, September 26, from 3-4 p.m. in Noblet room 144, followed by a social in the Forestry Atrium. Dr. Carl Trettin, recently retired as Team Leader for the US Forest Service Center for Forested Wetlands Research in South Carolina, will provide an overview of mangrove ecosystems and demonstrate the development and application of an objective assessment framework to measure above- and below-ground carbon stocks, focusing on the two largest deltaic river systems in East Africa.

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Establishing Robust Computational Approaches to Integrate Vascular Biomechanics into the Clinical Setting

Friday, September 26, 3 p.m.–3 p.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 102

Biomedical Engineering Research Seminar Lucas Timmins, Ph.D. Texas A&M University Abstract Despite advances in medical imaging, treatment guidelines, and interventional and surgical procedures, cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Motivated by the seminal works in the late 1960s that linked fluid and solid biomechanics to atherosclerosis development, there continues to be great interest in integrating biomechanics into the clinical setting of vascular disease. Efforts are not solely directed at advancing diagnostic and prognostic strategies for coronary artery disease but also leveraging biomechanics to optimize treatment strategies. In this seminar, I will discuss our efforts to establish robust image-based computational frameworks to characterize the fluid and solid mechanical environments towards advancing the clinical management of patients with vascular disease. First, I will highlight our developed computational pipelines that enable reliable patient-specific simulations for integration into longitudinal clinical studies on the natural history of coronary atherosclerosis. Next, I will share our computational approaches for simulating medical device interventions, namely vascular stenting and bypass grafting, including rigorous validation of model predictions and model-directed device design. Bio Lucas (Luke) Timmins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Before joining Texas A&M, he was a faculty member at the University of Utah. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2005 and 2010, respectively. He conducted a fellowship in the Pathology Group at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and post-doctoral training at Georgia Tech and Emory University. His research group broadly applies engineering mechanics to address prevalent challenges in cardiovascular biology, physiology, and medicine. Major efforts in the lab are directed at developing and translating image-based and patient-specific computational modeling approaches to advance patient management. His research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, Whitaker International Program, and Burroughs Wellcome Fund.

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Fall Color Tour - Chairlift Rides

Friday, September 26, 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | Mont Ripley Ski Area

Join us for a thrilling chairlift ride to the top of the ski hill and take in the spectacular views of Houghton, Hancock, the Lift Bridge, and Michigan Tech Campus from high atop the hill.

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Reception for Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World - Rozsa Art Galleries

Friday, September 26, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Join artists and Rozsa Art Galleries Director Terri Frew from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025 for the gallery reception for Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World in the Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space. Enjoy refreshments, and hear from the artists to learn about the vision and inspiration for this exhibition. See beyond the surface of your stuff for free! The Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope will be on location at the Rozsa Art Gallery A-Space for this event. All are welcome to bring a small (approx 1"x1"), dry, flat sample to be scanned by the microscope technicians. Learn more about the exhibit. Support for this event provided by Hitachi, ACMAL (Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory) at Michigan Tech, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department, Michigan Tech Biomedical Engineering Department, Michigan Tech Materials Science and Engineering Department, and Michigan Tech College of Sciences and Arts. Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | September 12-November 7, 2025 RECEPTION | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE | none Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more. Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Art Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Presenter Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community. Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events. Related Events Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries September 12-November 7, 2025 Reception | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries November 21-December 2, 2025 Reception | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Through the Quiet Hours: Night Sky Photography Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 16-23, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Women's Rights are Human Rights Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 30-March 28, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Beyond the Frame: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries April 10-14, 2026 Reception | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Art Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​ Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events

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Women's Volleyball vs Roosevelt

Friday, September 26, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. | Houghton, MI

Women's Volleyball vs Roosevelt Houghton, MI

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Music in the Mine - Michigan Tech Music

Friday, September 26, 6 p.m. | Quincy Mine, 1918 Hoist House

MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT Hard hats required (and provided) to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine hoist building. This annual sell out show will contain some of the best music you haven't heard yet! Things to know DATE | Thursday-Friday, September 25-26, 2025 TIME | Four shows: 6 and 8 p.m. each night LOCATION | Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House EST. RUN TIME | approx. 60 mins., no intermission SEATING | General Admission PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Student Rush tickets must be requested from the Rozsa Box Office in advance for this off-campus event What is Student Rush? CONTENT GUIDANCE | Each of these intimate concerts features New Music, a bold, contemporary genre on the cutting and creative edge of classical music. Hard hats required (and provided). Space is accessible. Cold space, warm clothing is recommended. Small flight of stairs. Wheelchair elevator available. Rozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Music Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Artists Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event. Libby Meyer is a composer whose work reflects the natural rhythms and patterns of the world around her. Her music includes chamber, orchestral, choral, wind symphony, film, dance and theater has been commissioned and performed throughout the United States. Libby has served as Composer-in-Residence at Isle Royale National Park and the Visby International Center for Composers (Sweden). She has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning, The Michigan Tech Research Excellence Fund, The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The Sorel Foundation and The American Composers Forum. About the Presenter The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs. Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. View all Michigan Tech Music Series Events. Related Events New Music Detroit - Presented by Michigan Tech Music Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 5 and 7:30 p.m. Explore all upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​ Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events

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Timber Sports Interest Meeting SAF Forestry Club

Friday, September 26, 6 p.m.–6 p.m. | G002 UJ Noblet Building

SAF Forestry Club will be hosting it's first proper Timber Sports Interest meeting of the year! This meeting will go over our equipment, sponsors, past conclaves, and the variety of sporting events we will be trying to organize practices for this year.

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Women's Soccer vs Davenport

Friday, September 26, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. | Sherman Field

Women's Soccer vs Davenport Houghton, Mich.